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Pursuing an LLM from a prestigious law school is more than just an academic achievement — it’s a career catalyst. Take Chigoziri Oge Nwakanma, an LLM alum who heads Legal Services at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. Rene A. Treviño’s LLM propelled him to his role as a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, where he focuses on commercial litigation in Federal courts, Texas courts, and the American Arbitration Association. Meanwhile, Angela Di Blasi now serves as Deputy General Counsel at Tricon Energy, and Alejandro Celorio Alcantara is General Counsel of the Mexican Foreign Ministry. All received their LLM degrees from the University of Houston Law Center.
Clearly, this advanced degree equips you with the specialised skills and deep legal knowledge to excel in a fast-paced legal landscape while unlocking new opportunities for professional growth and success.
To get one, do as Nwakanma, Treviño, Di Blasi, and Alcantara did, and gain specialised legal skills in Houston. The US’s fourth-most populous city may be known for its historical Southeast Texas culture, but it’s also home to the University of Houston — a Carnegie R1 research university that proudly houses the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC). Law.com’s #23 Go-To Law School in the US offers curricula among the most comprehensive in the Southwest. UHLC has 4 specialty programs – International, Health Law, Intellectual Property, and Energy that are ranked in the top 10 in the world; the tax LLM Program is ranked in the top 10 by TaxProfBlog.
One option is the International Law LLM, which allows you to specialise in either the public or private aspects of international law. To further enhance the program’s international focus, the Law Center established the Center for US and Mexican Law — the first independent research center in the US dedicated to studying Mexican law and US-Mexico relations. Initiatives like this provide you with key insights into international and comparative law, enabling a deeper understanding of your role in the US legal system.
The University of Houston Law Center’s location in Houston, the fourth largest city in the US, offers students and graduates access to one of the world’s largest legal markets. Source: University of Houston Law Center
The Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law LLM, equips you to tackle complex legal issues surrounding energy production, environmental protection, and resource management. Whether focusing on a specific area or pursuing a broader approach, you can explore the interrelationship between energy development and environmental policies. Beyond coursework, UHLC offers networking opportunities and access to industry events hosted by the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, the World Affairs Council, and the Baker Institute’s Energy Forum, among others.
For those with a keen interest in Intellectual Property and Information Law, UHLC is home to the Institute for Intellectual Property & Information Law (IPIL). Here, you’ll benefit from active research and scholarship, gaining expertise in both traditional and emerging areas of intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, as well as information law topics like internet regulation, software, electronic commerce, and databases.
The Tax Law LLM is another strong offering designed to expand your abilities to identify tax problems, plan effective solutions, and adapt to evolving tax regulations. The program emphasises professional responsibility and a comprehensive understanding of the tax system’s impact on individuals, non-profits, businesses, and financial institutions. You can complement your tax studies with courses in other speciality areas offered by UHLC, such as energy, health, and of course, intellectual property.
The University of Houston Law Center consistently ranks as one of the best value institutions for legal education, with tuition and fees significantly lower than those of its regional and national peers. Source: University of Houston Law Center
For those interested in health law, UHLC’s Health Law LLM provides specialised training and knowledge, with opportunities for active participation in institute activities, including contributing to academic publications like the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy. The program’s proximity to the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex, offers access to practical learning opportunities, making it ideal for attorneys seeking to deepen their expertise.
The best part? These LLM programs are just as flexible as they are excellent. For some programs, many classes can be completed online, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments. Just ask graduate Margaret Sackett.
“The UH LLM program afforded me the flexibility I needed to complete my degree,” she says. “With the online classes available, I was able to complete much of the program without commuting to the main campus. However, I never felt like I was not in a real classroom. My interactions with professors and fellow students in the online classroom facilitated effective learning of the complex concepts we tackle in the UH LLM.”
Beyond the virtual or in-person classroom, UHLC students have many opportunities to apply legal knowledge and develop practical skills. Participating in advocacy competitions, gaining hands-on experience through legal clinics, and serving in various legal settings are just some of the ways they hone their skills. Legal clinics, in particular, offer invaluable real-world experience. Under the supervision of faculty members, students handle all aspects of a case, from interviewing clients to filing motions and even conducting trials in court.
“I didn’t realise at the time how transformative this journey would be,” says graduate Myriam Bouchrara. “I found support to continue advancing in career and life.”
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